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Increasing Fluency in Middle School Readers

This study examines the effects of a newly developed fluency protocol on historically marginalized students in three Grade 6 classrooms in a large urban school district. The protocol was designed for ease of use and does not require that educators have prior knowledge of reading instruction.

Topics: Education research, Insights & reports, Instructional strategies, Literacy

10.06.23

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NWEA Response to April 2023 Zavitkovsky Paper

This brief is a response to Paul Zavitkovsky’s paper titled ā€œData Rich/Information Poor,ā€ and includes NWEA’s high-level comments and concerns regarding Mr. Zavitkovsky’s claims. The brief highlights five areas that challenge the strength, validity, and quality of some of Mr. Zavitkosky’s ā€œfindings,ā€ and as such, provide context for interpreting his results with caution and scrutiny.

Topics: Assessment, Education research

Products: MAP Growth

05.30.23

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Equity: Definitions and Perspectives from U.S. Educators

A new study from NWEA features voices of U.S. teachers, school and district leaders providing their understanding and definition of equity, challenges and opportunities in implementing equity initiatives, impacts of the COVID disruptions on schools and recommendations for moving forward in a post-pandemic world.

Topics: Equity, Insights & reports, Professional learning

04.10.23

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Explaining the Alignment of an Item to a Multidimensional Standard

Overview of how NWEA Science Content Specialists align items to multidimensional standards such as the Next Generation Science Standards.

Topics: Assessment, Science

Products: MAP Science

12.19.22

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Academic Growth for English Learners: Lessons from school-year learning gains and summer learning loss – Implications for COVID-19 recovery and beyond

How can we support academic growth for English learners (ELs) who may have experienced disproportionate academic impacts from COVID-19? Recent NWEA research may help inform how federal ESSER funding can provide early intervention and extended school year support in the summer and after-school that can create sustainable change and further growth for ELs.

Topics: Assessment, Multilingual learners, Policy & advocacy

Products: MAP Growth

03.24.22

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Academic growth for students with disabilities: Lessons from school-year learning gains and summer learning loss—Implications for COVID-19 recovery and beyond

How can we support academic growth for students with disabilities (SWD) who may have experienced disproportionate academic impacts from COVID-19? Recent NWEA research may help inform how federal ESSER and IDEA funding can provide early intervention, extended school year support in the summer, and other evidence-based supports that can create sustainable change and further growth for SWD.

Topics: Education research, Multilingual learners, Policy & advocacy

03.24.22

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5 ways to improve early literacy with professional learning

With a focus on formative assessment, providing feedback, encouraging student-led goal setting, and more, professional learning courses help teachers create a supportive environment for students.

Topics: Literacy

Products: Professional Learning

08.30.21
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